The play is something different for New Century, in that it is a stage reading, which "is an entire play performance without sets, lighting and costumes. The actors hold their scripts in hand and do not move about the stage with 'blocking,' as in a full production," Palmblad said.

"Without those elements and the necessity for memorization, the actors can focus on characterization."

A staged reading also lends itself to a much shorter rehearsal schedule.

"Instead of weeks or months we will rehearse only four nights, then perform three nights, all in the same week," Palmblad said.

"The audience will enjoy the personal way the characters deal with the challenges in their lives. They should relate to something in their own life or someone close to them."